A snapshot of the 1970s, brought to you by archivists, artists and the Limerick Leader.
Timeline
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Irish Housewives enjoying their dinner dance at the Glentworth Hotel, Limerick
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Miss Geddie Ryan
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Don Salman
Martin Sexton
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Pictured is Mr. John J Carey who braved the icey waters of the river in Bruree after Peggy Galligan had raised the alarm after seeing young DenisMannion fall from the banks
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Attending the opening of Le Gourmet Restaurant on william Street
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Jackson shops and Mccabe Shanid Inn, shanagolden
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
Linda Curran, Youghal, At the Mungret College Closing Ball
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Executives members of SeaLink in office of Limerick Leader
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Presentation of presendential ensigna of Thomond Archeological Society at Ark Tavern
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Enjoying the craic agus ceol at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
Attending patrickswell Dinner at Cruise's hotel
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Miss Theresa Hehir
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper presenting trophies to youth players at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently
Curious locals inspect the storm damaged promenade at Lahinch,county clare
Declan Langan shows off some of the liquor available from Fine Wines
Miss Alison Boyer
Baby Hugh, Macras first baby of 1974! with proud parents Aiden and Mary Liston at their home in Croom, Co. Limerick
Presentation by MayorMichael Lipper to Mr Eric Mcnamara chairman Limerick Handicapped childrens committee
Carol singers from the Santa Maria youth club, Corbally were in fine voice this festive season
Limerick's Mick Crowe (left) meets the Puma Director at Limerick Leader Offices
Pictures of Helen Broderick and Eileen Ahern
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Clair-ann Webb, Mary Slattery, Mary Cogavin and John Cogavin all posed individually for the Leader photographer
Auction of antiques at two-mile-inn Hotel, Limerick by Begley and Bourke Auctioneers
Auction of antiques at two-mile-inn Hotel, Limerick by Begley and Bourke Auctioneers
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Action form the recent match between Limerick FC and Waterford played at the Market's Field in Limerick
In attendance at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Christmas lights were the topic for discussion for the members of the Shopping Committee at their A.G.M.
Miss D Kennedy performs a recital in Limerick Leader Offices
Happy children enjoying their time in Tiny Town Nursery located in Clareview, Limerick
Interior and exterior of Mrs Greaney and her children's house in Ballingarry, County Limerick
Officers of the Order of Malta, Limerick unit from left: Michael J. Ryan; John Quinn, Tommy Burtchself and Sean Meehan
Ray Murphy in classic passport photo pose
The wedding of Mr. G. Gorey to Miss Marion Hardaker which took place at St. John's Cathedral, Limerick
Spirits of Christmas rehearsals at St. Munchin's church, Roman Catholic
Enjoying the Aviation Radio Officers dinner dance at the Savoy Hotel
Christy O'Connor, Butlins; Ronnie Tucker, Secretary, Butlins; and Cllr. Vincent Feeney, Deputy Mayor amongst others at the Ark Tavern, Corbally for the Butlins-mosney reception
Presentatoin to Mr Tommy Carey, left, on Retirement from Ranks Provender at Gerry O Dea's pub
Officials attending the Fairview Rangers FC dinner dance at the Parkway Motel
Pony Express demonstratin held at Knockaderry, County Limerick
Irish Housewives enjoying their dinner dance at the Glentworth Hotel, Limerick
The clock tower at Limerick Docks
Miss Geddie Ryan and co.
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Breada McAuliffe in typical pose for Leader Photographer
Press conference at Shannonside 'the story of Limerick' by Dr Robert Wyse Jackson launching of book
Vandalised house at Lansdown Road, Limerick
Don Salman
Martin Sexton
President Erskine Childers visits the Dominican church in Limerick
Pat Kennedy and students in National Hotel
Pictured is Mr. John J Carey who braved the icey waters of the river in Bruree after Peggy Galligan had raised the alarm after seeing young DenisMannion fall from the banks
Action from the recent clash between Ireland and Wales played at Landsdowne Road stadium
Treaty Sarsfields v St Kieran's, County Football Final at the Gaelic Grounds, Limerick
Miss Rose Ryan and friend attending the Limerick Leader dinner dance held at the Savoy Hotel
Pictures of the demolition of the house belonging to Sean Bourke, one of Limerick's most notorious characters od recent years
Foynes Docks welcomed the arrival of the country's biggest generator destined for Tarbert power station
Noreen mothers her new baby at home
Mr John Cogavin, recently elected the new President of the Junior Chamber of Commerce
Rosemary Thompson, South circular road and Claire McGlinchey, Castletroy at the Mungret College Closing Ball
House at ellie lane, Bruff
Kilmallock v Kileedy county final at Gaelic Grounds. Kilmallock emerged champions of the 1973 County Final.
Treaty Sarsfield football and Hurling team at club house
Della Gleeson, Claire Ahern and Mary Foley at the Limerick Leader dinner dance
Members of An Taisce celebrate at their function held in the Ark Tavern
Traffic queuing outside Dan Ryan's for petrol
John O'Grady, Secretary Limerick City GAA presents trophy to Jimmy Carroll, Presedent Patrickswell GAA, also pictured Kevin Lynch, Paddy Foley and Tom Boland.
Employees of Newsom's of William Street pose for our photographer
Action from the recent match between Old Crescent and UCC held at Old Crescent's grounds in Rathbane, Limerick
Queues form on childer's road and Punch's Cross to avail of fuel at Dan Ryan's garage during the petrol shortage
Choir singer of the Model School ready for the Christian Party
Mayor of Limerick M. Lipper presenting trophies to youth players at the Fairview Rangers dinner dance held at the Parkway Motel
Scenes from the Todds of Limerick Fashion Extravaganza held at the Parkway Motel recently